Vue Purley Way offers £2.49 cinema tickets for children this summer
Discounted screenings for under-15s run until the end of the school holidays at Croydon’s nearest multiplex
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Families in Croydon can take children to the cinema for £2.49 a ticket this summer at Vue Purley Way. The discount applies to online bookings for children aged 14 and under and runs until the end of the school holidays. The cinema, on Purley Way, became the closest multiplex to Croydon town centre after the Vue branch at Grants closed in early 2026.
The offer is part of Vue’s Summer Family Passport scheme. Children receive a stamp in a passport book for each film they watch. Those who collect stamps can share photos on a dedicated Vue Facebook post for a chance to win a £25 gift card. Screenings include *Toy Story 5*, *Minions and Monsters*, and *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie*, which opens on 7 August.
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Mighty Mornings and relaxed screenings
Vue is also running Mighty Mornings screenings daily during the holidays. These are aimed at children aged four to 11 and include films like *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* and *The Magic Faraway Tree*. Tickets start at £2.49 when booked online. For younger children, aged one to four, Vue offers Big Shorts screenings in a relaxed environment with dimmed lighting.
The discounts come as research highlights the benefits of cinema visits for families. A study by University College London, conducted with Vue, found that cinema audiences reported emotional experiences 36% more intense and 32% more positive than those watching the same films at home. The study compared collective viewing in cinemas with home settings.
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What happens next
The Summer Family Passport scheme and discounted tickets run until the end of the school holidays. Families can book tickets and find more details on the Vue website. The passport book and competition close when the scheme ends, with no confirmed date for an extension.
Questions this report answers
+How much do children’s tickets cost at Vue Purley Way this summer?
Children aged 14 and under can buy tickets for £2.49 when booked online. The discount is part of Vue’s summer holiday offers and runs until the end of the school break.
+What films are included in the Summer Family Passport scheme?
Films include *Toy Story 5*, *Minions and Monsters*, *PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie*, and *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*. Screenings are part of the scheme until the end of the holidays.
+How does the Summer Family Passport work?
Children collect stamps in a passport book for each film they watch. They can share photos of their passport on Vue’s Facebook page for a chance to win a £25 gift card.
+Why is Vue Purley Way now the closest cinema to Croydon town centre?
The Vue branch at Grants closed earlier this year. Purley Way is now the nearest multiplex, located on Purley Way in Croydon.
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